Asked by Nitesh Dubal on Apr 23, 2024
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The presence of a mRNA transcript of a gene in a cell means that
A) translation of the gene has occurred.
B) transcription of the gene has occurred.
C) a and b
D) none of the above
mRNA Transcript
A single-stranded RNA molecule that is complementary to one of the DNA strands of a gene, serving as a template for protein synthesis in the process of translation.
Transcription
The process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied to messenger RNA, preceding protein synthesis.
- Acquire knowledge on the methods and consequences of gene regulation through different stages.
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Manpreet chounkria6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The presence of an mRNA transcript of a gene in a cell indicates that transcription of the gene has occurred. Transcription is the process by which the DNA sequence of a gene is copied into mRNA.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the methods and consequences of gene regulation through different stages.
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